The Samson Cree Nation youth shot dead by police last week has been identified as Hoss Lightning, 15. On Tuesday, Samson Coun. Izaiah Swampy-Omeasoo issued a statement on the teen’s death.

Together with the wildlife sanctuary, the Cree Nation now administers over 10,000 square miles of pristine rural land located just over a one-hour flight from Montreal. Historically, the area’s ...